105: Dan Fang

Not long after, the phenomenon dissipated.

A True Core floated above his head, and a faint phantom of a Heavenly Saint Worm coiling around it was visible.

Its mouthparts were ferocious, with eight dark yellow limbs, clear as jade.

That phantom was precisely an innate Divine Ability secret art.

"Indeed, this Heavenly Saint Technique is a type of Daoist cultivation method.

I had already condensed a Daoist True Core.

Therefore, I couldn't form a second True Core; instead, it suppressed the Awakening of the Heavenly Saint Worm..."

The Yuan Ci Avatar's spinal column stirred.

He could sense that the Heavenly Saint Worm parasitic in his spine had a hazy consciousness, and the force of its Impact Soul Sea was weak.

"According to the Tiansheng Sect's records, Cultivators who enter the True Core Realm often undergo a significant change in personality.

This is the Heavenly Saint Worm's consciousness at work.

However, I am different; I have long cultivated the Five Viscera Method.

As long as the progress of the Heavenly Saint Technique does not exceed that of the Five Viscera Method, I can suppress the Heavenly Saint Worm and minimize its negative impact..."

"In that case, it's time to head to Hou Tu Peak to meet my nominal Revered Master..."

A cold glint flashed in the Yuan Ci Avatar's eyes.

He had been secretly plotted against by Yu Hengzi, and he didn't believe for a second that Lu Chenshan was completely unaware.

Hou Tu Peak.

"After years of dormancy, my Disciple has finally Broken Through to True Core..."

Lu Chenshan looked at the Core Formation phenomenon in the sky, his expression complex.

News of Yu Hengzi's death was gradually spreading within the Tiansheng Sect.

He naturally knew about it.

Coincidentally, the timing overlapped with the battle in Jade Forest.

'Back then, rumors suddenly spread about the opening of a True Core Secret Realm, luring me inside.

Afterward, my Disciple was forcibly conscripted to enter... There must be something fishy going on here...'

Lu Chenshan vaguely sensed something amiss.

Originally, he had intended to blow the matter up to gain benefits.

Now, with Yu Hengzi's death, the situation had escalated to an extent he hadn't anticipated.

Just then, the Hou Tu Peak Formation shifted, revealing a figure.

Lu Chenshan recognized the newcomer and immediately smiled.

"Disciple, you've finally arrived..."

"Disciple greets Master..."

The Yuan Ci Avatar cupped his fists in a salute, showing no hint of abnormality.

Whoosh—

A dark yellow mountain-shaped token was tossed over.

The Yuan Ci Avatar caught it; it felt warm and smooth to the touch, with the characters ' Jia 17' (Jia Shiqi) engraved on its back.

His consciousness sank into it, and he immediately discovered a hazy medicinal garden.

Tall evergreen trees, several zhang high, stood in rows.

Hanging from their branches were semi-human, semi-insect creatures encased in resin.

Their insect fangs protruded, clear as jade.

Saliva dripped from their mouths, flowing down their fangs, bit by bit, onto the ground, solidifying into crystals.

"This is the Insect Token.

With this token, you can enter the Insect Garden and regularly harvest Insect Crystals."

"Insect Crystals?" The Yuan Ci Avatar thought of the crystals formed by the saliva of those semi-human, semi-insect creatures.

"Indeed. You've Broken Through to True Core; the Heavenly Saint Worm in your body should have Awakened.

Insect Crystals are the food of the Heavenly Saint Worm.

Refining Insect Crystals can soothe the Heavenly Saint Worm's consciousness.

At the same time, Insect Crystals contain elemental energy, which, when absorbed, can increase cultivation and restore black Qi.

Therefore, they are widely used as a medium of exchange.

Other major Sects also have similar Secret Realm medicinal gardens, and the crystals they produce are largely similar..."

"This 'Jia' numbered Insect Garden is normally only open to those who have made significant contributions to the Sect.

Newly promoted True Core Cultivators are, at most, assigned a 'Yi' numbered one.

However, you formed a Core with a Heavenly Spiritual Root, so I pulled some strings for you..."

Lu Chenshan smiled slightly, his meaning implied.

'It's a bit late to invest now...' Yuan Ci sneered inwardly, but on his face, he showed a joyful expression and respectfully said, "Thank you, Revered Master."

Just as the Yuan Ci Avatar was about to leave, a voice came from behind him.

"Disciple, do you know that Elder Yu Hengzi recently died..."

The Yuan Ci Avatar's heart immediately tensed, but he showed no change in expression, pondering slightly, "The Sect Head's son's death is indeed peculiar.

However, I've never had contact with him, nor any grievances.

Revered Master, have you perhaps heard some idle gossip?"

Ostensibly, he had never actually met Yu Hengzi.

Words that were ninety percent false and ten percent true were the hardest to distinguish.

"That's good then..." Lu Chenshan nodded slightly.

"In that case, Disciple will take his leave and head to the Scripture Pavilion..."

After the Yuan Ci Avatar left, Lu Chenshan's face showed a complex expression: "It shouldn't be him..."

The Yuan Ci's background was clean; he had genuinely fought his way out of the Immortal Fate Grand Assembly and entered the Dao by consuming pills.

With his Heavenly Spiritual Root Aptitude, it was naturally impossible for him to betray the Sect.

If one were to consider his backing, Lu Chenshan himself would be the more suspicious party.

On the way to the Scripture Pavilion.

"That old man suspects me... Ridiculous! This Core Formation phenomenon is the best corroboration.

After all, Foundation Building Realm being inferior to True Core Realm is already common knowledge in the Cultivation world.

Besides that, I also have witnesses..."

Not long after, in front of the Scripture Pavilion.

The majestic redwood tower had five floors.

The first two floors were only open to Cultivators below the Foundation Building Realm.

Their value was relatively low.

Now that he had Broken Through to True Core, he could search for True Core Realm secret arts.

Most importantly, the Pill Formula for the Nine Revolutions Golden Pill was among them.

"Hmm? A newly promoted True Core Cultivator?

You are that Heavenly Spiritual Root Disciple from Hou Tu Peak..."

The old man, who had been squinting in a wicker chair, suddenly had a sharp glint in his eyes and rose to examine him.

"Elder Zhou, according to our School's rules.

Newly promoted True Core Cultivators may enter the third floor and choose any Jade Slip.

I have come this time for the Pill Formula of the Earth-attribute Nine Revolutions Golden Pill."

The Yuan Ci Avatar cupped his hands and said.

"The Pill Formula for the Nine Revolutions Golden Pill..." Elder Zhou shook his head slightly.

"Alchemy requires both fire and wood Spiritual Root talents.

The higher the Aptitude, the better the Alchemy effect.

Conversely, it will be twice the effort for half the result.

You have an Earth-attribute Heavenly Spiritual Root; it will be extremely difficult to refine an Earth-attribute Nine Revolutions Golden Pill.

It would be better to gather resources, accumulate contribution points, and have a True Core Elder from the Alchemy lineage take action..."

In fact, the True Core Elders of various peaks also did the same.

Therefore, Chief Dan Huo's serious injury caused public outrage.

What does it matter to me if others live or die?

But if it affects Alchemy and delays my Dao, then you deserve to be cut into a thousand pieces.

However, all of this was naturally not a problem for the Yuan Ci Avatar.

The portraits of the various Old Ancestors of the Alchemy lineage had already been drawn by his main body.

Gu Changsheng was far more proficient in Alchemy than the current Chief Dan Huo.

The only thing he lacked was the Pill Formula.

He immediately refused, saying, "Relying on mountains, mountains fall; relying on water, water flows.

Even if a Golden Core is refined, it might be snatched by hostile Sects.

In the future, I still plan to refine pills myself..."

"Alas, very well.

Enter the third floor, Pill Formula section, on the third bookshelf of the seventy-seventh row, you will find what you seek."

Seeing that he couldn't be persuaded, Elder Zhou simply granted a favor.

"Thank you, Elder."

A moment later, the Yuan Ci Avatar held an additional Jade Slip in his hand.

It was precisely the Pill Formula for the Earth-attribute Nine Revolutions Golden Pill.

His mind sank into it.

"Earth-attribute Insect Crystal, Dragon Root, Gourd Lure, Earth Store Ginseng..."

It listed various spiritual materials in detail.

However, the specific refining method and detailed steps would only be visible after exchanging for it.

The Yuan Ci Avatar glanced around; there were still eight Jade Slips beside him.

They were of different colors, precisely the Pill Formulas for Nine Revolutions Golden Pills of other attributes.

"Unfortunately, I cannot take all nine Pill Formulas at once... Exchanging multiple times would only arouse suspicion.

After all... what would I, an Earth-attribute Heavenly Spiritual Root, do with fire and water Pill Formulas..."

"I can only hope that the main body can reverse-engineer based on the Pill Formula..."

"However, this trip to Great Jin has been largely successful.

At least, the Profound Cave Opportunity has been found..."

The Yuan Ci Avatar grasped the Jade Slip, made a copy at the registration desk, and then left.

In the dead of night, a flying bird broke through the air and departed silently.

"Next, I will secretly collect spiritual materials and have the main body refine pills..."